Amazon is closing in on a home for its second headquarters, often called HQ2, and Maryland is a top contender. But a closer look at the stream of corporate welfare that has already made its way into the tech giant’s coffers raises a critical question: Why should the third-richest company in the world get another penny from Maryland taxpayers? To date, Amazon has received a staggering $46 million in subsidies from Maryland taxpayers. Just last year alone, Amazon got over $7 million from…
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